Now Kidd is rumored to be headed to another Western Conference contender, possibly Denver or Dallas.

The Nets will carry a nine-game losing streak into tonight's game, but they still lead the Bucks by one-half game in the chase for the final Eastern Conference playoff berths. New Jersey (18-26) is ninth in the conference standings, while the Bucks and Charlotte Bobcats are tied for the 10th spot with 18-27 records. The Bucks are one game behind eighth-place Indiana for the final playoff spot.

"It's kind of the way our society is," Bucks coach Larry Krystkowiak said when asked about Kidd's desire for a trade. "Now if you've got players that are disenchanted with their team, 'I want to be traded.' If you've got college players that aren't happy, 'Hey I'm going to transfer.'

"I'm not saying Jason Kidd's that way, because I think he's bit his lip. Probably after a certain period of time, something came out. But I think players for the most part need to tighten up their belt and know they're not in much control over it. Trades are so far out of players' hands, it's remarkable."